Gibbston Valley Wines: Explore New Zealand's Largest Wine Cave
4.6
85 Ratings
Queenstown

Discover the wonders of Gibbston Valley Wines, home to New Zealand’s largest wine cave. Explore the vineyards, taste exquisite wines, and learn about the region’s rich winemaking history.

Duration: 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Gibbston Valley Winery - This iconic experience includes a visit within New Zealand’s largest wine cave.
    Informative and fun, this is a must-do activity to gain a true understanding of Central Otago wine.
    Your Cellar Door host will also take you to the region’s first vines, originally planted by our founder and wine pioneer Alan Brady in 1983….
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What's Included
  • Explore an ancient cave system
  • Taste unique local wines
  • Led by an experienced guide
  • Stunning underground limestone formations
  • Learn about the cave’s history and geology
  • Wine paired with local cheeses
  • All equipment provided
  • Photography opportunities
Additional Information

This iconic experience includes a visit within New Zealand’s largest wine cave.

Informative and fun, this is a must-do activity to gain a true understanding of Central Otago wine.

Your Cellar Door host will also take you to the region’s first vines, originally planted by our founder and wine pioneer Alan Brady in 1983.

This tour lasts 30 minutes and includes three delicious wine tastings of our current releases.

Location
Gibbston Valley Winery & Restaurant
State Highway 6
We meet at the Cellar Door at the Winery
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(85 Ratings)
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Q4083tzellieh
Jun 19, 2025
All wine is good wine when it’s good wine - 5 star review. More importantly a million stars for George. We had issues getting to the pickup and were late, but George the hero waited for us and made it feel like no big deal. He gave us a mini tour on the drive to the winery and was an absolute delight. After our tour he also spoke to us more about the wine and shared his favourite bottle.On the drive back he also gave us great restaurant recommendations. Alberto did our tour and tasting and was also excellent. He simplified all the important wine information in an easy way for us dummies to understand. The deli also provided Great recommendations for cheese and wine pairings and delicious cheese tastings. The wine was also delightful and turns all wine is good wine, when it’s good wine.
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794samadhib
May 19, 2025
Friendly & Informative Wine Experience with Alberto - We had a fantastic experience at Gibbston Valley Winery! Our guide, Alberto, was incredibly friendly, welcoming, and accommodating throughout the tour. His deep knowledge of wine made the experience even more enjoyable! we learned so much and appreciated the way he explained everything with such passion and clarity. We truly had a great time and walked away not only with some amazing wine but also a greater understanding of it. Highly recommended!
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Scenic38894414170
May 7, 2025
Wine cave tour - Our first time in a wine cave and it was a very informative and interesting tour. We tasted a good selection of wines across the Gibbston Valley winery range. Definitely recommend this tour.
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Annab15366
Apr 23, 2025
Cave tour and tasting - Laurie was extremely knowledgeable and personable. The cave is fascinating and the wines were fabulous 👌 A great tour
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O8797vwkarenb
Mar 19, 2025
Five star wine and lunch experience - The cave wine tour was unique and very informative. Maddie did a great job. Would definitely recommend it. We then had a delicious lunch in the courtyard of the restaurant and can only rate the food and service (thanks Shona) as five star. It was my husband’s birthday and he was made to feel very special. Definitely put this on your list of great wineries to visit.
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Northstar59494437029
Feb 9, 2025
The best time! - We had a great time! Gibbston Winery was amazing with the cave tour and we loved taking the E-bikes around! The guides gave us great recommendations and we had a lot of fun.
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Eatstayplaydo
Dec 19, 2024
Wonderful - Gibbston Valley is the birthplace of Central Otago Pinot Noir, dating back to 1983 when Alan Brady planted the first vines in this rocky terrain. A highlight was the wine cave tour—a must-do! Lauri was our guide and he did an excellent job. The cave, carved into schist rock, provides perfect conditions for aging their incredible wines. Standing among the barrels, sipping many wines including their Pinot Noir, was heaven. Easily a 10/10 experience.
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Pengranger
Feb 28, 2025
The Pioneers… - This is the place to go if you want to know where wine started in Central Otago. Fantastic wine in a unique setting. Visiting is a must if you’re in the area. One minor point and the reason for 4*. Everyone was taking photos during the tour, and it wasn’t mentioned that you couldn’t take photos. I was singled out by the host for taking photos which wasn’t polite. They should make an announcement if that’s the case.
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578mareew
May 4, 2025
Wine cave tour - Amazing going in the cave and seeing the wine barrels and smelling the wine. Not a lot of information about the original wine maker. So little wine it was hard to get a true taste experience. But all enjoyed the tour.
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Enigmariddle
Mar 25, 2025
Cave was Cool, but Tour Group Killed the Buzz - We booked a cave tour and tasting as a couple. The tour was interesting (what we could hear), and the guide did fine, but there was a bus group booked at the same time. They shoved people, spat on the ground, talked so loudly that the guide had to stop multiple times, and seemed more interested in selfies than enjoying wine. I wouldn’t suggest booking this tour without first asking whether you’ll share the spot with a bus group. Too bad because the facility is nice.
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